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• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 20:36:43 -0600
  ...also list ground height clearance from lowest point of engine or engine carriers, to pavement, with stock 14" tires. please add your input..copy...
• Westfalia dimensions
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 16:02:54 -0700
  Hi to all, I checked the archives and found nothing about the normal pop-top Westfalia’s height and length. The length, I think...
• Re: 84 Westfalia - Front Table Leg
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Angrisani
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 15:30:07 EDT
  ...Does anyone out there have a 84-ish Westy with both tables? If so, could you measure the height of the front and rear...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:16:45 EDT
  ...You can remove these shocks and the height of the van will not change. Removing the shocks will however remove a limit to the...
• Re: help fitting van in garage
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:50:04 -0400
  ...My wife measured the height of about a dozen garage doors in Cincinnati last weekend and I have had landlords measure a few more...
• Re: Reflectors on back of van
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 07:02:34 EDT
  ...Jim >> I've been meaning to check into the bumper height requirement for PA. I have a vague memory of seeing a sooty, yellowed...
• Re: Increase ride height on 2wd front
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 21:03:30 -0700
  ...I wouldn't have thought that shocks have anything to do with ride height. Are you sure? Reinhard 83 "Half-Syncro" Westy, Moose. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Park...
• Re: Vanagon SPRINGS now in!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 16:32:14 -0400
  > This bothered me in Ron's original description of "ride height". > You cannot measure from tire top to fender well and have a meaningful...
• Re: Aftermarket rim fitment.
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 21 Dec 2002 20:03:26 EST
  ...Your contemplated combination is 205 X 55% yields a tire height of 112.75 mm. Plus 406.4 mm (16") rim equals 519.15...
• Well, let's try a deck height question!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 8 May 1999 18:02:50 -0700
  ...The question for today is "deck height." Watson states that deck height, with the barrel shim in place, should be .04" or more. This...
• Re: Westy height ? Garage door openings
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 12:56:19 -0500
  ...Westy height ? > Does anyone know the height of the Westfalia offhand? I'd measure mine > but there's two feet of snow on top...
• Re: Increase ride height on 2wd front
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 22:13:26 -0700
  KYB gas shocks increase the ride height Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jake de Villiers" <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday...
• Re: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:54:40 -0800
  ...The ride height has to be adjusted properly to achieve optimum corner weight distribution. Until the ride height is properly adjusted, nothing else will...
• Re: Westy Height
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 10:37:43 PDT
  ...Does anyone know? (I'm wondering if one would fit > > in my garage.) Thanx! > > The total height is listed in the owners manual (I...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:02:34 -0800
  ...m --- JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > so far i know of: > > -Tiico (inline vw 2.0 motor) -specs? ground height?? > -subaru 2.2, 2.5...
• Re: Westy Height
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 19:45:34 EDT
  ...I had to adjust the door opener so it opened all the way. > > --Dave Garth > Height Unladen: 80.7"/2055 cms thats a full...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:16:08 -0800
  ...specs? ground height?? > -subaru 2.2, 2.5, and flat 6 - specs? ground height? > -zetec (ford focus motor) - specs? ground height 4 inches? > -- Casey...
• Re: Westy height ? Garage door openings
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 13:22:30 -0500
  ...Westy height ? > Does anyone know the height of the Westfalia offhand? I'd measure mine > but there's two feet of snow on top...
• Re: 2wd springs
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 10:27:39 -0400
  > I am looking for new springs > From reading the descriptions, the 2wd springs from > syncro.org will raise the height modestly on my 85...
• Re: Westy Height
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 9:29:35 PDT
  Jon Van Wyk writes: > > I've checked the usual sources, but couldn't find what the height of a > Vanagon Westfalia is. Does anyone...
• Re: Vanagaon axle stand height?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 26 May 2004 09:12:44 -0500
  ...Vanagaon axle stand height? >Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 10:27:34 +0200 > >I�d say this depends on whatever you�re supposed to...
• Re: Height to remove rad?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 17:21:08 -0400
  ...That was about 7 years ago but, as I recall, I roughly measured the height of the radiator and figured I'd have to...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:17:06 -0800
  ...also list ground height clearance from > lowest point of engine or engine carriers, to pavement, with stock 14" tires. > please add your input..copy...
• '85 Westy suspension height
  Historical mailing list - B & P
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 19:53:09 -0600
  ...I was wondering if anyone knows what the suspension height should be - either from the ground to the fender lip or from stop to...
• ride height.....?
  Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 10:38:45 +0100
  How does the ride height on my syncro compare to everyone elses. Ive just measured it for maybe some custom springs and without anybody...
• Westy 2WD HD springs - any interest?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 20:45:51 -0700
  ...My thought is that this would give an improvement in handling with no loss in the off-road abilities of the stock height suspension...
• suspention hieght
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 12:41:27 EDT
  Hi all, Was the ride height change made in 88,' made by shortening the springs? Was the spring rate same? What was the purpose...
• Re: ride heights
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Blouin
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 06:08:29 -0800
  ...ride heights > I see two types: > > 1) Synco owners (and some others) wanting to increase ride height to get > more suspension travel. > > 2) Roadies...
• Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 22:47:57 -0500
  ...Go Westy is $328 and can either lower by 2 inches, maintain, or increase ride height by 1.5 inches. I’m leaning towards...
• Re: height of '88 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Fri, 23 May 2003 12:53:37 -0700
  According to my 1991 Vanagon dealer sales brochure, the camper height is 80.9, which agrees with www.vanagon.com. steve >From: Joe Chasse...
• Re: Westy Height
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 16:53:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Also, w/o knowing the height (my manual gives the height) > try to drive it in the garage, if the top hits then no...
• Re: List of Vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:15:28 -0500
  ...also list ground height clearance from lowest point of engine or engine carriers, to pavement, with stock 14" tires. please add your input..copy...
• Re: Wheels, once and for all, Bill in Lake Tahoe.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 23:10:00 EST
  ...Interesting...How does a 1 inch change in radius result in a 1.5inch change in ride height IF, as seen above, theres NO...
• Re: Westfalia dimensions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 22:09:54 -0400
  ...But no pop-top height. > Would any of you know it? Is that length size correct? > > Zoltan >
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - David
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:00:47 -0500
  ...Wilhite 84' Westy Middle TN > > I'm thinking possible cv joints??? A taller height,more angle, more > distance between transaxle flange and wheel/drive...
• Re: Air cooled head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 21:14:49 -0300
  ...If you lap them in, you may need to raise the deck height using > shims between the jugs and the case. An experienced VW...
• Re: Town and country seats in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Fri, 8 Apr 2016 08:23:52 -0700
  ...I know what you mean about the cushion heights. Sitting in the new seat, in Simons Westy, my head did not brush against the...
• Re: Westy Height
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 11:19:20 -0700 (PDT)
  On Wed, 31 Aug 1994, Jon Van Wyk wrote: > I've checked the usual sources, but couldn't find what the height of a...
• Re: [T2] Some more on "measuring deck height"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 17:08:25 -0800
  ...Re: [T2] Some more on "measuring deck height" > Errr...let's talk...Haven't thought about concave pistons in awhile, so > is the deck...
• Re: Measuring deck height
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 10:30:43 -0800
  ...Measuring deck height > > In a message dated 2/20/03 12:06:46 PM, tomyoung1@ATTBI.COM writes: > > << Do you think the author is...
• Re: Measuring deck height
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 11:51:39 -0600
  ...I've often wondered if there was > some way > I could use the dial gauge to directly measure deck height, but > haven't > figured...
• height of a '90 GL
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:59:15 -0500
  Does anyone know a rough height of a '90 (or similar model) regular GL passanger van? Not a Carat. I'm trying to figure...
• Re: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:54:27 -0600
  ...The ride height has to be adjusted properly to achieve optimum corner weight distribution. Until the ride height is properly adjusted, nothing else will...
• How high is a Syncro Westy Hightop?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:02:06 -0800
  Anyone know how the height of a Syncro Westy Hightop? I'm shipping one via RORO from Germany, but the shipping company wants dimensions...
• Re: Reflectors on back of van
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:49:04 -0600
  Unfortunately the bumper height codes are not usually enforced because of loop holes some mfr have been using in putting the SUV on the...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 09:05:06 -0700
  ...I suspect that to only increase height without also increasing spring tension, you would have to lift the vehicle at the point where it...
• Re: Westy height ? Garage door openings
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 10:05:18 -0800
  ...Westy height ? > Does anyone know the height of the Westfalia offhand? I'd measure mine > but there's two feet of snow on top...
• Re: Fiberglass Dome Top High roof
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:43:50 -0400
  Some folk have trouble with the modest increase in height that the Westy swivel base has over a base vanagon's tracks. This would...
• Re: Westy Height
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 09:20:19 -0700 (PDT)
  On Wed, 31 Aug 1994, Jon Van Wyk wrote: > I've checked the usual sources, but couldn't find what the height of a...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 19:07:31 -0800
  ...also list ground height clearance from lowest point of engine or engine carriers, to pavement, with stock 14" tires. please add your input..copy...
• Re: Town and country seats in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 8 Apr 2016 17:08:56 +0200
  ...What I don´t like (on any third party seat) is the extra cushion height. I am 1,90m tall and can´t even...
• Re: How tall is a Syncro Westflaia 'Joker'
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 16:11:07 -0500
  ...Subtract the height of a rail car,~ 4' and you have your allowance. In Europe you have to be inside the UIC clearance diagram...
• Re: Westy Height
  Historical mailing list - Ron Sinnen
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 21:04:42 -700 (PDT)
  ...On Wed, 31 Aug 1994, Jon Van Wyk wrote: > I've checked the usual sources, but couldn't find what the height of a...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 17:37:07 -0500
  I'm thinking possible cv joints??? A taller height,more angle, more distance between transaxle flange and wheel/drive flange??? Only guessing. Velma 82...
• Re: help fitting van in garage
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:29:31 -0400
  ...This is the height of the opening in the front >of the garage, so regardless of how the door was installed the van would...
• Re: Lower your westy! FS Wolfsburg shocks and springs
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 12:44:56 -0600
  >all westys 80-91 have the same height from factory. if yours is lower, then >its because of worn suspension parts. the only vans...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - hunnam
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:45:25 +1100
  ...also list ground height clearance from lowest point of engine or engine carriers, to pavement, with stock 14" tires. please add your input..copy...
• Re: Help setting deck height on Type 4 motor
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 16:24:10 -0600
  ...Deck height (w/ no gaskets or shims) = .025" chamber CC = 56 cc Piston Dish = 15 cc Your deck height is way low. Muir says...
• Clearance--Re: Thule roof rack for GL (non-poptop)
  Historical mailing list - bertschi
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 22:22:24 -0400
  ...So rack-up your bikes, check your tires, (van empty w/ little gas in tank) and measure the height. My '80 vanagon wasn't...
• Re: Westy height ? Garage door openings
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:15:48 EST
  ...Westy height ? > Does anyone know the height of the Westfalia offhand? I'd measure mine > but there's two feet of snow on top...